- 1. Re: V8 oil pump thoughts (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Tinker <mtinker@cisco.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Sep 1999 14:59:30 -0500
- Can anyone elaborate on how this might affect the mounting of power steering hardware on a Rover block. If I recall correctly, the Rover cover has 2 threaded holes for the power steering pump bracket
- /html/buick-rover-v8/1999-09/msg00011.html (8,446 bytes)
- 2. Re: B-215/R-3.5/R-3.x cam bearing question. (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Tinker <mtinker@cisco.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 09:28:17 -0500
- I had trouble finding a set when I rebuilt the 3.5L Rover in my TR8 last year. I finally found a set for the BOP 215 in the J.C. Whitney catalog of all places. I had my machine shop put them in when
- /html/buick-rover-v8/1999-05/msg00052.html (7,962 bytes)
- 3. Re: Which issues of Hot Rod deal with 215? (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Tinker <mtinker@cisco.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 23:46:31 -0600
- Check out the following URL: ftp://ftp.the-cave.com/ TR8 I have posted scanned copies of both Hot Rod articles ( 1961 & 1985 ) as well as the 1980 Car & Driver review of the TR8. Regards, Mark Tinker
- /html/buick-rover-v8/1999-03/msg00001.html (7,601 bytes)
- 4. Info about Silvolite pistons (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Tinker <mtinker@cisco.com>
- Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 20:21:30 -0600
- There seems to be an interest in Silvolite pistons on the list recently. When rebuilding my engine last year, I considered using Silvolite pistons, but chose not to. The following are several emails
- /html/buick-rover-v8/1999-03/msg00060.html (9,757 bytes)
- 5. Re: TR7 to V-8 Tach modification (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Tinker <mtinker@cisco.com>
- Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 21:19:49 -0600
- I found the following info. on the Listquest server from 1997: I have the schematic for the TR7/8 tachometer. I have used it to re-calibrate several TR7 tachs for TR8 use and to modify the tach for u
- /html/buick-rover-v8/1999-03/msg00061.html (12,495 bytes)
- 6. Rover V8 pushrod alternatives (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Tinker <mtinker@cisco.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 16:53:23 -0600
- Other than the Buick 215, is anyone aware of any other US made engine that shares pushrods with the Rover V8 ? I had a valvetrain mishap ( broken valve spring ) and want to replace the pushrods with
- /html/buick-rover-v8/1999-02/msg00050.html (6,883 bytes)
- 7. 215 stuff (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Tinker <mtinker@cisco.com>
- Date: Sun, 03 Jan 1999 20:40:23 -0600
- Found this info. while doing some web mining. 215 Olds turbo engine, less turbo, $200 (419)825-1974 Location: Swanton, OH 61 BUICK 215, runs, $350 (612)571-5972 or (612)329-6018 Location: Minneapolis
- /html/buick-rover-v8/1999-01/msg00000.html (6,039 bytes)
- 8. Re: Re[2]: Performance Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Tinker <mtinker@cisco.com>
- Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1998 10:17:37 -0500
- I am in the process of re-building my TR8 motor right now. I did a lot of checking into pistons and the only company I could find in the states making pistons was Silvolite in Reno, NV. The have two
- /html/buick-rover-v8/1998-09/msg00001.html (9,840 bytes)
- 9. Roller rockers (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Tinker <mtinker@cisco.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998 15:06:46 -0500
- Anybody using roller rockers on their 215 ? I just received a catalog from Kenne Bell and they have a set set with shafts for about $400. Mark Tinker Systems Engineer, U.S. Channels Cisco Systems Dal
- /html/buick-rover-v8/1998-09/msg00102.html (6,602 bytes)
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